Resettlement Admin. 23
Key Takeaway
Resettlement Admin. 23 is classified as high hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 3,235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 755 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00848 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Resettlement Admin. 23?
Resettlement Admin. 23 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Resettlement Admin. 23?
Resettlement Admin. 23 is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Resettlement Admin. 23 built?
Resettlement Admin. 23 was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Resettlement Admin. 23?
Resettlement Admin. 23 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Resettlement Admin. 23?
Resettlement Admin. 23 has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Resettlement Admin. 23 last inspected?
Resettlement Admin. 23 was last inspected on June 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.